Castello Ursino

Castello Ursino is a square stone castle with round towers at its corners, built between 1239 and 1250 for Emperor Frederick II, King of Sicily. In 1295 it hosted the Sicilian Parliament during the War of the Sicilian Vespers and later served as a residence of the Aragonese kings. It now houses the Museo Civico, built on the Biscari and Benedictine collections.

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Roman Theatre of Catania

historic site

Elephant Fountain

monument

Piazza del Duomo

tourist attraction

Catania Cathedral

church

Palazzo Biscari

palace

Monastery of San Nicolò l'Arena

historic building

Amphitheatre of Catania

historic site

Giardino Bellini

park

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